Ohio State Dept. of Education, Columbus. Div. of Elementary and Secondary Education.

This self-appraisal checklist was designed by the Ohio State Board of Education to help Ohio teachers and administrators improve elementary science programs. The checklist is organized into seven major categories which represent essential aspects of an elementary science program, including: (1) philosophy; (2) organization and administration; (3) class management and instruction; (4) staff; (5) curriculum; (6) facilities and equipment; and (7) student evaluation. (Author/CS)